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Livid

Beaches

#1 Post by Livid »

I'm sure this link has probably been posted before but i'm only after finding it and found it quite interesting. It covers a number of beaches both North and South and gives a Water Quality guide along with other useful information for bathers etc, also useful for people planning to take fish home for the table i'd imagine. http://www.goodbeachguide.co.uk/

For my local beach, Ballyholme, it gives the Water quality as follows:-

Combined Sewer Overflow discharge local to this beach. Bathers should be aware of possible pollution for at least 24 hours after heavy rain.
2004 grade: Basic Pass
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[img]http://www.goodbeachguide.co.uk/images/ ... uality.gif[/img]

Surprised it only failed the once to be honest. :shock: :lol:
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#2 Post by Drew »

Did I ever tell you there's fish on that Beach? :shock:
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#3 Post by rab01 »

great to hear one of my local spots helens bay was mcs recommended last year. looks like someone got their act together!! there was enough money spent on the treatment works so hopefully the place is on the up.
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#4 Post by Drew »

The Flounders I saw were over 30cm, I wouldn't be jesting lads.
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#5 Post by Livid »

Drew wrote:Cos its a cert. Duh. :lol:
Well if Ballyholme is as good as you say, we'll have to give it a proper go this year, preferably at night in the right conditions. Can't wait to see a fish pulled from that beach!
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#6 Post by Drew »

Shouldn't take too long in the right conditions... Notice how far O.T. this thread has got... :lol:
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#7 Post by rab01 »

great to hear one of my local spots helens bay was mcs recommended last year. looks like someone got their act together!! there was enough money spent on the treatment works so hopefully the place is on the up.
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#8 Post by Paramedic030 »

Ross, Killala Bay, County Mayo:

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